Fieldcraft Studios was commissioned to capture the beauty and diversity of Elmley Nature Reserve across the seasons.

The goal was to produce a brand film and suite of content for social media platforms that showcased the reserve’s spectacular landscape, wildlife, accommodations, and conservation efforts.

About Elmley

Elmley Nature Reserve is a 3,300-acre wilderness located on an island in North Kent, England. It serves as both a working farm and a sanctuary for abundant wildlife, offering thoughtfully designed accommodations for guests seeking to immerse themselves in nature.

Year-Long filming

Over the course of a year, our team spent time capturing footage of Elmley Nature Reserve across all seasons. This included early mornings to capture stunning sunrises and evenings for captivating sunsets.

We utilised ground and aerial filming techniques to showcase the vast freshwater habitats, salt marshes, mudflats, and diverse wildlife inhabiting the reserve.

Immersive Experience

Our filming treatment aimed to reflect the unique Elmley experience, taking the audience on a captivating yet relaxed tour of the reserve’s offerings.

We focused on capturing not only the natural beauty but also the accommodations, the food offering, and the intimate connection guests feel with nature.

We also filmed the conservation work that Elmley undertake.

Content Production

The footage captured was used to produce a brand film highlighting Elmley’s landscape, wildlife, accommodations, and conservation efforts.

Additionally, we created video content tailored for Elmley’s website relaunch and social media channels, showcasing the reserve’s appeal to potential visitors.

Results

The brand film and suite of content effectively captured the essence of Elmley Nature Reserve, garnering significant engagement and interest from the target audience.

By showcasing the evolving landscape and wildlife throughout the seasons, the content conveyed Elmley’s diversity and natural beauty, enticing visitors to experience it firsthand.

The videos were successfully integrated into Elmley’s website and social media channels, enhancing their online presence and attracting new visitors to the reserve.

Through meticulous year-long filming and creative storytelling, our studio successfully produced compelling content that showcased the unique experience offered by Elmley Nature Reserve.

The project demonstrated our ability to capture the essence of a destination and effectively convey its appeal to a wide audience, driving interest and engagement both online and offline.

What an incredible privilege to spend a year filming in this magnificant landscape.

Liz Scarff, Director, Fieldcraft Studios